The Mexico City-based unit will focus on property loss investigation, failure analysis/damage assessment and litigation support to insurers, legal professionals, government agencies and corporations throughout Latin America, the Northbrook, Ill.-based firm said in a statement Wednesday.

“As we are already the leading fire investigation firm in Latin America, it is the perfect time to expand our service offering to power- and electrical engineering-related failures as well,” Tim Christ, director general at LWG Consulting Mexico, said in the statement.

“Our clients desire consistency in claims handling, no matter where in the world they operate,” said Bob Wedoff, president and CEO of LWG, in the statement. “We are pleased to provide reputable international capabilities paired with highly skilled local engineering expertise … so as to meet the needs of our growing client base in Latin America.”